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Y617 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,118 mi
Last recorded116,118 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (still supporting exhaust)

n/s/f tyre damaged - just acceptable (through to cords but cords not exposed)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & slightly distorted

Fail 20 Mar 2008 115,935 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (still supporting exhaust)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre damaged - just acceptable (through to cords but cords not exposed)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & slightly distorted

rear brake balance poor

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,136 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.222204877020 Dated 15/03/2007

Fail 15 Mar 2007 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

breather pipe loose

fast idle erratic/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

front wipers smearing just acceptable/recommend replacement

oil filler cap missing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,384 miles

engine management light on

near/side rear tyre wearing unevenly

near/side wash weak

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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Y617 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y617 RVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y617 RVV registered?

Y617 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y617 RVV safe to buy?

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